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Rest Goods are Put in smalles. Parcels

A man born at sea cannot be proud of his
native land. -
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The most wonder III flight on record was
when the chimney fiue.
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Tastes differ, especially the tastes of castor
oil and kisses. -
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Whas Women Didn,t Know.

sheught women knew everything
nbout everything. But they don't. /
aon't like to tell this story. Il is d kind
VI give away. They were three or four
ladies' enjoying That afternoon time when
i'll HID gossip is manufactured and made
iii ii packages 10 BIZ delivered around
town. They we're having i charming
Isne when the Chinese boy walked into
heir midst, holding in his hand q box
If paste of soms kind. He handed it 70
sle lady Of the house With the laconic
remark: Man down there sell 'em.f
They ill grabbed for the box. s'What
Wss isae said d q don't know
sAid tho other, sbut it's paste.n ~
know, !, said the hostess; Its that new
completion paste we were reading about;
don't You remember2 It must be that. =
~ must BE good; lets try it.n So one
if them took d good big dab Of il and
pnt IL On h + check, and another put
some 81 her chin, and another on her
iarshead. They all began to squirm.
Tie first ones cheek was all drawn up,
sna she could only speak out Of the side
~ her mouth; the third ones eyelids
we're pulled up 50 that she could not
shus them. s'Weli, I neveri W. don't
want my Of that, anyway John, take
ayay luke il away, quisk; tell the
Msa ne don't wantit.0 The Clliaaman
sparted. and found the peddler sitting
ii IBID front steps. The peddler rose
We'll be said, tim glad you W
come back; ! thought you were clean
iag all the silyerware ii the house with
Tsan francisco Chronicle.
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Pencils are sometimes Lead. but the pen has
% bsdrIyen.
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mnnnn For Information about Topekl
tWEIDER \ and Kansas write Secret iry OF
TN II Topeka Keai Estate Tx
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mRgg a IN q q MILD cLIMATE! Good
u bpRir; y n6My P e fE9:
Easy TERMSi NAP n CIRCULARS FREE.
THOS. Essex, AMI Con'r. Iittie Ror'-s ARR.
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d STATUE OF GARIBALDI FOR THE PARK.

THE ITALIAN RESIDENTS OF NEw-YORK WISH SITE
FOR THE MEMORIAL TO HE ITALIAN PATRIOT.
At the special meeting OF the Park Board Friday
delegation OF Italian residents of NewYork asked that
selection might he made Ia Central Park OF site for
statue Of Gabald Ii IL desired that the statue may
placed II possible the bust Of Mazzini which Is
part OF H. Park, the side As Mazzini
ard Garbadi both contributed 10 the uncaon or Italy
Ii " desired by the committee 10 place these memorials
near each other. The statue Is presented 10 the
city by the Italians OF Ncw-York, and sub
scription for 1t started by The P,Ogresso
ItdtO A mer'icddO, "as work OF art" the request
says, ornament to the city and a monument
the commissioners advertisement that appeared
a short time ago for pedestal for the statue.
Tho figure Is III bronze nine feet gh aud weighs 1900
pounds II Is at the bronze foundry of Henry
BOnard in this city. The cOmmitc Sid not say who the
sculptor Garbald Is represented standing and in
and the style OF shirt that has been named after
him. Among the members OF the society who present the
statue TO the city Vinccnzo PodOn, g. A. Barratonc
&. SalamO ossi, Carlo BarsOu Eerneso scadi. DR.. q.
g. Define Ill Moose and MercadaDO and Professor g. De
Grand They asked that the matter be referred TO the
Art Commission for approval as early possible In order
that arrangements may be made TO unveil
tho statue in June when the Italians OF
NewYork and neighboring cities will mite in "a cecbra-
ton at which also special representatives will DO present
from the Italian Government
President Borden said that the request for site would
be considered, but the commissioners expressed
pcrpexity 10 the disposition OF the work As yet
Irving. go nnch criticism has been made on the
siatuary OF Central Park that the present Board has
ernlped 10 accept only such gifts receive the
ure approval OF the Art Commission
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CHICAGO THIEVES IN 4 PANIC.
THE MAYORALTY-BEARIN ARMS-PERSO-
NAL AND SOCIAL.
JBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNE.l


CHICAGO, Feb l9.-The active prosecution OF the
ling, which tor many years has been preying upon
be finances of Cook County and has practically bank
supted its treasury has begun earlier than had been
peeted. The plunderiDg has been going for years
but the combination included many politicians and
officials both of the city and county that every
the direction OF investigation and prosecution has
been thwarted until now. 1t is now known that
State Attorney Grnnel began his invest cation one
year ago, sccumulating OF testimony against
.he corruptionists, which he supplemented this week
By arresting several Of the contractors and selling
their books OF account. The testimony is said be
imply over whelmins to the guilt of certain prom
cent officials and the panic into which it has thrown
them is complete. The investigation promises to in
elude the component parts OF what was known the
Mcdonald Mackin ring which embraced OIL Gals of all
grades in both the city and county. Thesf people
now tspokenly bitter against the State Attorney
- were the confederates Of the Anarchists.
The labor party will put IN nomination It's candidate
tor Ma, or next week. certain portion OF the De-
eotfacy Is urging the Socialists TO nominate Judge
Prendergast Tor Mayor, in which event he woud prob
sbly be also nominated by the Democratic IL is still
regarded improbable that the parties can agree
hpon q joint candidate.
One OF the proposed amendments to the State Mill.
tary code confempates absolutely prohibiting all ,nue
Ing part the regularly enlisted State Militia This
has provoked opposition on the part OF the
Hibernisn Rifles, numerically strong organization
which has companies this city and throughout the
Btae. The existing statute prohibits all independent
Military organizations from carrying unless they
hold license signed by the Governor
A movement has originated here 10 torn University
Club Oh the same basis of the New-York club OF the
esme name.
The Conried English Opera Company which has been
presenting The Gypsy Baron" at the Columbia
Theatre, threatened to not fulfill it's contract unless
the management OF the Columbia consented to in
,rease the general price OF admission but this the
management declined TO do and the Opera Company
continued to appear. The theatre was crowded be-
Eoad ITS normal capacity during the week. Mr.
'1uSsnce Barrett began m engagement at the
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SCHOOL TEA CHRRs FIGHT FOR MILK

g wish this milk riot would end" said one OF the
scholars Of he girls department OF Grammar School No.
~. In East ono-hundrcd rs she left the
building few days ago This was followed by such a
chattering among tho Girls that IL difficult 10 catch
h interval TO inquire into the canse OF the conoon
Inc trouDe originated between the teachers and the
JatoI ne teachers recently became conyerts in mart
10 niK die aud ~ II IL not considered within the dignity
OF school teachers 70 be vending their way 10 SCHOOL
each WIFE carefully wrapped bottle-althoug coutn
ing only mik1 seemed necessary that they should be
able 10 OBTAIN IL at Tue school, They underworld have
the janitor procure IL for the but c not coDsierine II
part o. his duty Indignantly refused TO receive IT from
u.T i'i'".iaH "nu taliy ~ W INC ciansroo .
Iben the teachers, determined TO have their milk
pressed the girls into the duty Of carrying upstairs
when one OF item while attempting 10 carry three bot
Ties at once fell and broke and her hand with tie
pieces OF glass Miss Pardee the principal the rules
to the teachers which orbds scholars performing mental
duty and gave perempfory order that under circum
stances should any scholar DO requested TO violate the
rules Miss Pardeo said that she did not object 70 the
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Chicago Opera Bou-e, appearing during the week m
Rienz." Mrs. Langtry concluded her unusnsiiy sue
cessiul three weeks engagement at ncVicKers.
Riccs Evanaeline Company put in its appearance
at Hooleys and despite its repeated presen'a''oh !"
this city the burlesque drew very good bousfs.
Mr. Philip d. Armour accompanied by Mr. and hrs.
i. W. Armour. of Ne~-York, lett tina ".oA i '
Fiori Ia and viii 90 from there TO California expecting
to be absent nine months.
Miss josephine Medill, daughter OF the Hon JOSEPH
Medill gave a reception II "Wednesday es evening ~
lama. &, Blaine The Medill mansion was . ronge"
With invited guests from the three divisions OF the e'y
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pRoF. BoyEsEY TO spElK on EyGLLsn roEr&

PROF BOYESEN TO SPEAK on ENGLISH POETS
Lovers OF nineteenth century English poetry will have
shortly opportunity OF listening course Of
their iavoritc authors Professor H. H. Boyescn. OF
Columbia College, completed arrangements yesterday for
giving series OF ak addresses the Nineteenth Cen
fury English Poets To be delivered successive Mon
day afternoons during Lent at the Lyceu Theatre be-
ginning Monday ot next week. February % when tho
lecturer VIII speak OF Shelley" The subjects OF Pro-
fessor Boyesens lectures Mondays thereafter Will
In the order named: Byron. Keats Browning TeDnys0n
and as the subject OF the last Of the he has
Swinburne and the Later Lyrists" The lectures have
all been carefully prepared ana delivered I'm re-
spouse TO numerous written requests which Professor
Boyeson has received to embody In this form some his
studies oi the works. character and influence OF these
writer's.
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GLIMPSES or THE COMING BASEBALL SEA son.
Tho latest promulgated 10y President " f. Young
the League follows; NJ j. Kelly with the Boston
club Counio Macn with the Washington club George Won
iIorn with Pits urg club. W. H. Lucas q. Mcmillan,
W. Meenke j. H. knechi r MoriLry J. J; corbstt II NJ
TORY son, Joe Miller Charles Iugraham. Ted Kennedy
Loe,h MOskrey. Roccus Miham Scleube II. smith JOS
eph Strauss. W. Stel6erger ami Joseph Me Donald with
League clubs w &. Crossey q. + locher j.
Burke ]. J. Mullen william Zeeher. and A. j. Hormes an
with the Pennsylvania Association Joseph BLOWN. C. j.
Dcvlin. W Corcoran j. j. Tomlson r. Collins Frsleriek
sioucnburg John Near Samuel kimber Joseph Phster
Nova GTul. aud hares f. Daniels with the Eastern
clubs; James Fields with the Newark club samuel
LaIouche has been released by the bridgeport club.
TIE NowYork ang Metropolitan clubs have arranged three
together to be at the Polo Grounds ID March
Practical work viii bogin the new changes 10 be made
Grounds Tuesday. Dorgan, ORouIke ana
Ewing signed with the NewYork club for the com
ing Mr. Day said yesterday that he had lat heard
players since they left the city last fall
Manager work with the Columbia College
gymnasium practice at TsnlnaDy Hall His pupils
energccay John Day said yesterday that he would
given 5000 for the release OF Nike Nelly.
because he knew srautBg
allow Kelly To this city lie has too much
the club stands ami he Will not allow Its strength
to be Increased by any more OF his players
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-20
AN ENDOWMENT FIND FOR ART SCHOOLS

The SCHOOLS OF tho Metropolitan Museum of Art In
East reported by the president John
Taylor Johnston the last meeting Of the museum trustees
a condition The roll indicates zio pups,
show ing steady increase tho membersip but IN proyld
ns for Expenditures Tho outlay has been limited 70
while have been each year more tlan
III 400 iund of 100000 has been suggested
probably be raised during the year.
Henry Marquand ono OF tho trustees mas ouefeu u con
LII Ia IA GOD Al tho reMalnher " suDscrl0etL
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TIE SHiD CATCH IN THE HUDSON.

annual report OF the New York Fishery Commission to
the Legislature which will DO made week. contains the
following statistics regarding the catch Of shad tho Hud
last Total catch the upper Hudson not
NewNor markets. 3369IG catch on the lower Hudson not
this market $1,000 number received the West
side OF the city, 2s2 1897 number received tho Hast Side
672 Ib4 making the total l3t0949 The report continues
The catch IN the osO OF the best that has
been made since ARTIFICIAL Matching established The
proportion large nsh marked and the supply
abundant that prices ruled lower than many previous
xnlfa
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TECHNICAL EDUcAuoy URGED Br PRINCIPALS.

TECHNICAL EDUCATION URGED Br PRINCIPALS
The :ale principals OF the Public Schools met yeser
day in the College OF the City OF New-YorS aud list
encd to "A paper on Technical Education" by W. III.
j. Sciberg principal OF Grammar School No. 49, Mr.
Seberg several years has given much stndy To the
subject IN connection with the schools established IN
New York by Felix Adler. He presented review OF
the object, and the history of technical study which
he saId had been taught by the earliest OF public
educators. There are many complaints now that edu-
cation in the public schools is not as complete az II
should be-. and 10 II time to stop the swelling OF the
already overcrowded professional ranks and the III
crease foreign labor and 20 add to III" digniy o.
mechanical pursuits. Many brrtcss lawyer wOuld
have become thriving mechanic bad the opportunities
been presented to hun in early training. some view
the nlroduc lion of technical education into the schools
with suspcInn hut there il occasion for tins. he
public schov system s elastic and prescrvative and lie
iuture il 10 he more glorious than it's pat.
Mr.. seiterg tLen gave an account OF what had
already been done in technical education and he sub
jcct VIVA then discussed by many ot those present.
IL il proposed during the year to formulate some plan
tor suggestion TO the Board OF Education on tins sub
lrct 10 aid IN the Introduction OF technical education
IN the schools. President Hunte., OF the Normal Col
legc has urged the introduction of industrial methods
in his institution and has joined with the Principals
Association It's efforts 10 secure more attention to
this branch OF study.
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RECEPTION or ram RIVER HARVArD OHM

FALL RIVER, Mass, Feb. 10 (SpeetaA 1.-The Harvard
Club Of this city gave s first reception In the Music Hall
last night The storm at its height between and
o'clock but IL did not prevent tho gathering OF large
and fashionable assclbinge All tho leaders social
circles there. and the costumes OF tho ladies we're
OF The most elaborate description Tho stage was deco
rated with plants and flowers. The members OF the
Glee and Banjo clubs from Harvard University Woe
present After the concert there was dancing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-20
ROSTON,S NEW PIRK LOIN

BosroN, Feb. 10 tSpeciab Proposals for fur nshng
100000 Of the new park loan were opened to-day t.
Rollins Morse & Brother bid xi09 02 for u thirty-ycar
of 5000 600 s1ll 80 II the loan for nifty
Their bid was accepted. the premium OF the two loans
being ~, 02U Of total ut So 600 which VIII prolsby
he pad ~ once into the Park Sinking Fund inasmnch
these bonds are subject 10 taxation while those re-
Gently issued NewIOrk Treasurer Turner is VI
oppluu thai Boston much tie better bargain.
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TO SUCCEED GENERAL BANKS

LYNN. Feb 10 LSpccidl-Co lowering OF this
city, looked upon by the politicians ~ reasonably sure
OF succeeding General N. r. Banks as United States
Marshal with headquarters at Boston Mr. lowering will
close his Congressional term next and In the near
his friends will enter upon crusade I'm bi.
No believes that General Banks will 20 our belore b,
term expires. General Colin-. Leopold Mor.e and tie
leading Mugwumps VI Massachusetts, will assst Lover
iuu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-20

Governor Joseph II. Foraker, of Ohio, whose speech
AT The ban luo OF the Republican Club excited
much cnthusils n. elected to the Office OF Judge
al Cincinnati ~ the carly nee OF thrtythree thirty
tour years. Ni- asso-iates the bench wero all old
and learned men. Tho Judicial work that deyolyed
upon him required constant application TO study
which the OF three or four years broke down
hi. health and compelled him to tender his resignation,
which was forwarded TO Governor Foster. Almost
Immediately upon becoming known that hes had
resigned petition Wa forwarded tn Gov ernor Foster
signed by tho mbers OF the har OF Cincinnati with
ont regard to politics. asking Governor Foster to
refuse Judge tOrakePs request. At the same time
tue bar united In asking the Judge To take vacation
long enough 10 recuperae and then 10 return 10 his
work Governor Foster impressed with the
petition that he began TO look Judge Forskers
career II he might not have in him the elements
OF pc ,ularity which would make him strong eandi
date before tho people Tor Governor. Shortly after
ward Judge Foraker : name prominently men.
toned Tor Governor OF Ohio. the successor OF Mr.
Foster II was a curious coincidence that the petit
ton to Governor Foster asking him not 10 accept
Judge Forakers resignation was signed by Judge
Gcor q Hoadly who ouly a little uhilo aiterward be-
came the antagonist OF the Judge in contest tor the
Gubernatorial position and defeated him ut the polls
ony 20 be in defeated two years after when both
men renOminated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-20

Judge Stevenson Burke, who ia director IN 30 many
railroads that he Is compelled to keep separate mem
orandum book of the various meetings OF the boards OF
which lac IL a member. is advocate OF increasing the
powers OF Congress IN regard To the railI0 lie
said the other day asa deer cdly In favor OF the
passage CT constitutional amendment that VIII Put
all the legislation with reference to railroad, INTO the
hand. Of Congre-s The advantage TO the railroads
would be that they would have one legislative body
empowered 10 rec late them instead OF thirty ut
state Commerce bill II II should he perfected by
amendments which | th ok will he demonstrated rs
recesstics after the commission Is appointed and Coca
INTO operadon. There objection bic features
IN the bill ont think they will be- 80 fully demon
st acd ~ Objectionable that Congress will amend the
BILL
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THE BOARD or TRADE DyyypD

Tho Board of Trade and Transportation have its annual
dinner al Tho Hotel Brunswick tomorrow evening Among
the invited guests arc President Cleveland Governors Hin
and John Is. GOrlon. Senators Guon
Hlscock and Reagan James blaine Eo,r. Conkling
Generals sherman. Porter and Iext
trOler Trenholm, Chauncey ". Dcpcv Judge John n r,dy
Mama
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-20

FALL RIVER, Mass, Feb. 10 tspeciab-The market for
prints reported quiet at ga for 81. under con
tract and GIG CENTS less cent Gis on spot do
livery The stock has increased IL 900 pieces aimee last
week. and the sales comprise $4,000 spots aud IBs 600
futures Tho weekly report ~ follows: Production
10000 pieces; deliveries 10000; stock 81 600:
sales - 5000 odds, 5000 564 l2J 900 els; total,
VT 'V'--'
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lyUJETYC CANES YALE.

NEw-I>vES, Feb 10 tSpecaD.-At meeting held this
afternoon tho management OF the Yale Athletic AssocA
ou decided to hold the annual athletic games In Lincoln
Rink on March 2 aud s. The college gymnasium was
considered too small March viii be Ladies' Day. In
addition TO the usual games there will DO quarter and
mile running ana an International fencing
TEST The college Young Mems Christian Association
Convention which being held in Dwight Hail. is at
tended by 100 delegates from other colleges rhe pnc
pal address day delivered by the Rev Dr. A. j. H.
Behrends, or Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-20
MRS LOGAN IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Feb. l9.-MrA General Logan and her son.
John A. Logan. jr arrived In the city yesterday from
Washington. They viii remain here for eight or ten days
The journey from tho National capital was severe one
for Mrs Logan, ana by the time she arrived Chicago
she was much fatgued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-20

TEACHERS dieting Upon milk but that the children should
rot no enf for H. should il he brought In the fr'
way Then followed proiraeted correspondence %
tween the president OF the Bnari or Trustees inc 'eac
ers lie principal and the aniIor aud truce mas peen
declared by tho janor agreeing that ne woud ha'e III"
feachcrs snnnlied with all The milk they want
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than any Republican who ever ran IN this district.
While not aspeaker. Mr.. Hopkins's experiences as
business man and chairman OF the Assembly CON-
mittee on Banks will make him u valuable member OF
the House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-20

II. c. Parsons, of Natural Bridge, Vii GINA. who is
engaged in railroad projects but il known to take
deep interest in National politics, is New-England
man by BIRTH college bred with much energy and
force OF character Ills tace j. of tho ew-England
type with nigh cheek bones, large nose full eyes aud
n flow ug brown beard. When the report OF the in
tenon OF the President not to run for second term
was brought up the other day. Mr. Parsons sad: IL
il doubtful IN II mind whether that report is true
Such decision on his part might materially change
the aspect of affairs In National politics with refer
enre 10 men II Mr. Cleveland il a candidate we can
carry Virginia nr Mr. Blaine against him. There il no
question about it. II Mr. Cleveland is out Of the field
il ble that Mr. Blane might refuse the present
lar voice might demsnd the selection OF new candi-
datcs am firmly conviBccd that Mr. Blame is the
strongest man in tho Republican party IL is not in
opportune however discuss such "A contingency as
that CT, veland will not II IL comes to that point
believe that the strongest Tor party viii be
Channcey NJ Depew. | woui he in favor OF nominit-
lug him and making square issue whether corporate
enterprise capital and wealth forever 20 he decred
aud irampcd under foot by the demngoeuc- Tor
political Iurposes. | am inclined to think that the
nomination OF Mr. Depcw would be followed by .
revelation OF sentiment the country which would
elect him the distinct representative Of the interests
that | have named. There eeems no reason why
man VINO has shown great executive ability and talent
tor the management of great pIoPertiea the direction
oi large numbers of people and the accumulation OF
propclty should be- excluded from the control OF public
affairs Indeed. u IA ju-t such men who are aOle TO
guide the country prosper ously and we'll